1. Background: One goal of Humboldt is to improve attendance. Currently, 51% of Humboldt

Students are truant for 15 days or more. The hope is that the right schedule will be one part of creating a school climate that can increase student attendance and achievement.

2. Schedule Options (refer to handout): The pros and cons of 4 options were discussed, 1) 4 periods/quarter 2) Block scheduling (a few 4 periods/quarter with 8period/semester skinnies) 3) 6 periods/semester and 4) 5 periods/trimester (current schedule). A representative from High Schools That Work will be visiting Humboldt on Oct 12th to assess how it could work to adopt a block schedule (see option 2 on handout).

3. Site Council Discussion and Recommendation: The council agrees that this is a difficult decision with many seemingly competing factors – some trade-offs will need to be made. Members of the council place high value on the following four themes and suggest finding an option thatallows for the best compromise among thesethemes: 1) A schedule that will work for high achieving and AP students, 2) A schedule that will offer a wide range of learning options for students (choir, band, drama, language, art) to ensure the whole development of each young person, 2) A schedule that is financially feasible for the school, and 4) a schedule that does not over-tax teachers, allowing them to put their "all" into teaching.

1. Strengthening Academies: In the past, students were not well counseled in why to choose one academy over another. We will be working to strengthen academies so that they clearly are organized around their focus. We will also work to ensure that students are given opportunities to make a well informed decision about which academy they would like to be a part of.

2. Homecoming: Homecoming was marked by much excitement this year and, overall, was a very positive experience. It was great to see Alumni presence at the game; it is a sign of great things to come. There was good behavior at the pep fest and the dance. One incident with an intoxicated guest student (does not attend Humboldt) was intercepted and dealt with by staff before most students noticed it. There were reports that, despite a few egging incidents, students were well behaved after the dance.

3. Business Partnerships: Last year the school did not access all the funds available to it from a partnership with Ecolab. Those funds will be rolled over and added to this year’s allotment. Two other potential business partnerships are in the works and would focus on character education. Suggested by Gilbert D. that a restaurant could display Humboldt souvenirs (jerseys, pictures, medals, yearbooks) to raise pride in the community. Gilbert to contact Dave M. to discuss possibility of talking with local restaurants (Capitol View, Joseph’s) about this idea. Val shares that the "Hall of Fame" committee is looking for more participation from staff, community and parents.

1. We have $0.00 in our account. The food factory has agreed to provide a snack for us at

each meeting. People are free to bring treats as well.

2. Bonnie handed out copies of the Compensatory Education Application and Rubric. Suggested that the question tying fund requests to SCIP be changed to tie with Academy goals. It was agreed that the budget is driven by the SCIP so the question can stay as is currently worded. If Compensatory Education funds are left, the principal will forward a request for proposals to staff using this application.

1. Goals and Expectations: Site council reviewed goals stated on handout presented at

September meeting. Discussion: Kari suggests that the council choose at least one actionable project that would contribute to meeting the stated goals. The process for selecting this project should be collaborative, all members should give suggestions and the council would agree upon a shared plan so that there is shared ownership. This idea is presented because Kari feels that last year’s principal selection process was the most successful at creating a cohesive group and developing leadership among the council members. John B. shares that he will have a project that can be worked on each year. Kari reinforced the belief that all members should be a part of suggesting projects and that the agreed upon project should reflect the shared buy-in of the entire group. Val stressed that, if a project is taken up, it must be done in a way that collaborates with other existing working groups at Humboldt and that connects with the stated Site Council goals and expectations. The group was also reminded that any member can bring ideas to the "new business" section of the agenda.